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When I started to watch this drama, I gave it "7" at the beginning. The characters were older than in original story, and the first two episodes felt like "yet another 'rom-com' story". I must admit that the story grew on me very much with every episode that I watched.

The Cast was great. If you find most of main actresses annoying or 'weak' in character, in this drama you will find a different character. Role of Aibu Saki is refreshing and sweet, but definitely not annoying. I can't be objective about Mizushima Hiro, so ... for me he was as good as always. And finally - Hayami Mokomichi. He was great in depicting the robot. Of course his moves were strenghten with specific sounds but still, through the whole series he even always blinked automatically.

When it comes to music, you don't hear it much mainly because of focusing on the plot (at least that was the case for me). But Ayaka's theme song "Okaeri" has certain strenght to it, and it will definitely grow on everyone (especially combined with perfectly done visuals at the end of each episode).

After some time, I feel like I would like to come back to this title very much, and that does not happen often.

I think there is something special in many Japanese dramas. How even seemingly simple stories capture your attention, your mind, your heart. Thanks to great acting, great plot, nice theme song... Zettai Kareshi, in my opinion, is one of those memorable titles. Definitely WORTH seeing.

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Thinking one hour back, i was almost crying my eyes out. Reasons are the story it self was enough to make me cry and to add to that i was sad about the drama coming to an end. It was altogether a really cute one, it had a nice story to begin with and the ending was an adorable happy ending. I liked the acting skills of the cast, especially I'd like to pick out the baby's acting skill as my favourites being followed by han seung wan's ( the male lead ) acting skills. Personally I was a bit dissappointed about the lack of chemistry i felt between the leads. What i mean is that the confession between the two built up quite later than other dramas i've watched. Altogether i'd give it a 8/10. Very cute and pleasing. Nothing serious it was a light rom-com. You can find it in dramacrazy.net, since its not in viki. Hope my review has encouraged you to watch this adorable rom-com drama.

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I simply watched this for Kamenashi Kazuya and I have to say, it was a learning experience and a joy to watch. If you don't know anything about wines, your head will be full of knowledge by the end. What I especially like in JDramas is that they provide you with the information as you watch. So, you will learn terms that are strictly in relations to the wine industry. The story, about two men competing for the inheritance of millions of dollars of a wine collection, it really was not about that as you watch it. I found the story very interesting because you find out what the competition really is about, episode after episode. I definitely liked the end where every bottle of wine featured in the competition and the regions were explained in detail. I must say, that is the one thing I truly like about Japanese dramas. Very good!

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Woooahhhh...

It's soooo hard not posting spoilers... really. REALLY HARD.

This is my first review, so please forgive me if it is not up to par with the others..

I've been going through a Jang Geun Suk phase (okaaayyy, I still am! *puckers up to avatar*) and because I think he's a charismatic actor and LOVE to hear him sing, I decided to watch Mary Stayed Out All Night...

Since the only drama I watched with him in it was You're Beautiful, it was a pleasant shock to see how different his appearance was and how he still remains so handsome *drools*!! (Seeing him in Beethoven Virus is another pleasant surprise as well!!)

Dragging myself back from JGS's external talents *nails clinging to the door*, let's talk about Mary staying out all night.

I can't say it was perfect. I still have to watch that perfect drama... it's kinda like looking for that elusive perfect burger (if you guys know where the perfect burger is (and drama) please hit me up with a message! Was it close to perfect? Well, it had it's aspects for perfection:

The actress playing Mae Ri: PERFECT for the role. Just absolutely Brilliantly PERFECT. I cannot picture someone else in it. She was quirky, fun, entertaining, endearing.. She looked like a cute kitten (MAOW)and I LOVED how loyal she was. I keep trying to look back and see if she irritated me, if she made me want to throw a tantrum and scream even for a second, "YOU'RE NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR MY JGS!" and the answer is, reluctantly, stubbornly, mumblingly, no.
I am glad I saw her cast in this and witnessed her such high quality acting skills. Her voice even suited the role! Can you believe that??

Our JGS playing Kang Moo Gyul: He wasn't perfect- I lavu him but, I cannot lie- but he had his moments of perfection, but otherwise, he played a very SOLID role. I suppose the issue is, he had some traces of You're beautiful that I kept seeing in his acting, but then, it might be his acting style and no actor can completely change their acting style (Unless you're Gerard Butler- What do you mean you ask? Dudes and dudettes- The Phantom of the Opera and then Leonidas from 300?? If that's not a switch, I dunno what is!)
I enjoyed how relaxed Moo Gyul was was and how hardworking he was. I liked how he expressed and showed me what a free spirit he wanted to be, yet still showed his vulnerability.

The supporting male lead- Robot Director (forgot his name O_o): Close to perfect. He was supposed to play a quiet, intense role and he did. He felt stiff and robotic, and he showed how his mind worked.
I really enjoyed how he wasn't the villain in the drama and was trying to find his own path.

The music in this was PERFECT... I've downloaded the songs and listen to them often.Usually music is sad and depressing about how he/she got away, how you have to get over the person, how you don't get loved back... but the songs I remember from here are beautiful, warm, sincere and just make you melt into marshmellow cotton candy chocolate goodness.
Listening to "My precious" makes me feel like I've been swept away to a field of grass and I'm laying on the grass, feeling the early morning sun's rays gently warming up my skin, sinking into my being delicately, as if I am indeed, precious.
It reminds me of the feeling of KNOWING you are loved. Such a wonderful wonderful song.

The Storyline/drama: This was good, but like every plot, some aspects just dragged on for no reason. Close to the end it felt like there was not enough content so they had to add things and make more drama... But then, why not lengthen the sweet moments between the couple? Hehe, now you know what I'm going for!

Would I watch this again? Most probably. It's better than other drama I've watched, but I'd fastforward through parts to get to the good stuff :)

Do I recommend this: Heck Yeah, it's sweet, it's funny, it has it's heartache moments and the music is just so heartwarming.

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I should probably begin with the disclaimer that I love everything to do with aviation, from airports to airplanes. Hence, it is not much a surprise that I enjoyed Tokyo Airport so much. The drama portrayed the everyday processes that have to be dealt with in getting passengers and aircraft safely off and onto ground relatively accurately. I definitely learned a lot about the aviation industry.

But more than just being technically pleasing, Tokyo Airport is truly carried by the viewer's connection with the characters and the human drama that unfolds. In just a few episodes, I became very attached to many of the characters, each of them with their own personality quirks and faults. In a way, because of the wide variety of characters and the way many of them play their own part in the drama, Tokyo Airport contains something for everyone (in an airport setting, of course). Romance, thriller, family, comedy, etc, this drama has it all.

Plot-wise, some of the scenarios are a bit of a stretch to a rational mind, but it's not the scenarios themselves that I really enjoyed. Instead, the characters' reactions to the scenarios and difficulties thrown at them are what really make this drama enjoyable. If you're willing to keep a suspension of disbelief, I think you'll find it (excuse the terrible metaphor here) a heartwarming flight that you'll be sad to leave in the final descent. At the very least, I certainly was.

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After watching soooo many High School dramas they all stated to get a bit repetitive and kinda boring after a while as some of the story lines are so cliche.. First when I had a look at this drama I was doubting it a bit but as soon as i started watching it, from the first episode I got hooked straight away! It was just fantastic from the first episode and on.

I find the story very good in this drama, its very intense! But that makes the drama good! Its also very realistic, so realistic you can relate to a lot of stuff in this drama. I think this is what makes the drama so insanely good, having a too unrealistic story can sometimes be quite hard to relate to and you don't quite understand the feeling that the character is having unlike in this drama, there are so many characters living with different types of families and life situations, an alcoholic and abusive parent, a mom who is really pushy with studies and school, a parent who's never home, divorced parents, no money, bullying, fights, friendship problems, every type of life situation you could think of.
In the drama you don't only see how the students are having it, but also the problems the teachers are facing, making big decisions as a teacher etc etc.
HOWEVER, although this is a high school drama, don't expect romance (as for yet..). If you're a person really into romance dramas (like me!) please don't let this drama down even if there isn't really any romance, you will seriously NOT regret it!

Moving onnnnn.... Starting with the cast of this drama, I don't believe they could've picked a better cast, I simply cannot imagine the characters being played by any other actor. They are all PERFECT for their roles, oh and not to mention a lot of them are very good looking! Not only that, their acting is sooo good too!! These guys can actually cry! And I mean GUYS! Even the bad boy guys are crying (well their eyes are getting all teary and swollen)! Like can you believe that?! Sometimes acting out crying can be very tricky, it either turns out too fake and dramatic or too emotionless, but these guys just hit it spot on! Every time they cry, you WILL cry too because their acting is so emotional and realistic. So prepare to have a pillow to hug and some tissues if you're gonna watch it!
Another very good act they do is jealousy and fear, they don't even have to use their whole face to make the expression, you can see the expression in their eyes! This is also a very skillful thing in acting as many don't completely get this right in some other dramas I've watched.
HOWEVER... There are some characters(very few) who you will find ANNOYING.. In many dramas you will quite often find that one annoying mean girl bitch, but luckily you don't get to see her that much (phew, hate those characters..).
So really about the cast and acting, I was surprised by the amazing acting as many of the actors are very young (not like that makes them any bad, but more inexperienced I'd say) and it seems like this is their first drama they're acting in so I'm quite amazed by their good acting.

As for the music, I don't exactly pay much attention to that so I'm afraid I can't say much about it, except that it wasn't bad..

And Rewatch Value, I will most likely watch this drama over and over again once it ends.

Overall I give this drama a 10 as it has become my favorite drama so far out of all (somewhere over) 70ish dramas I've watched. This is seriously a MUST WATCH drama! You just HAVE TO watch it! It IS an intense and a tear jerking drama, but also has its cute and funny moments every now and then that may make you giggle.
By the way, if you like dramas like Gokusen and GTO you will most DEFIANTLY like this drama. Actually, if you will most likely like School 2013, whichever drama you like, you will like this one too! Oh and not only younger people, even adults!

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I watched this drama for the first time just a little over a year ago. It was my second kdrama after Full House, and when I was watching it I just thought it was amazing! A year and 30 kdramas later, I have the experience to understand how flawed this drama is, even though it will always hold a special place in my heart.

Now that I have seen true chemistry between leads, I can understand that the chemistry between Jan Di and Jun Pyo was just nonexistent. I can still remember right after I finished I was searching the web for more information, and was irritated by how many people were trashing the actress who played Jan Di for doing a horrible job, and it's taken me a year to agree with them. Jan Di's character was harsh and grating 75% of the time. To the point where I look back and wonder exactly what Jun Pyo found so alluring about her.

My love for Lee Min Ho is as great as it was a year ago, but now I can see that his acting in BBF is not anything like his acting ability in any of his subsequent dramas. Jun Pyo was over the top and ridiculous. But to be honest, that's why he was so lovable.

Three of the four F4 members are given pretty solid storylines, though So Yi Jung's didn't really show up til they needed to give Jan Di's friend a love interest. There is one scene where all of a sudden the writer's decided to try and give the fourth member Song Woo Bin a bit of a storyline involving his complaints about his mafia family and how F4 was his only family now, and it was just awkward. I felt bad for him that they never made a real effort to incorporate him into the storyline more than just the muscle.

I still love BBF and it will always have a special spot in my heart and I still find myself going back to some of my favorite scenes. If you want something that has a pretty ridiculous storyline and tons of drama, drama, drama and ridiculously good looking boys then Boys Before Flowers is exactly what you need!

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WOW!
I didn't want to do the drama marathon again but I did it. The reason is of course this drama. It pulls you in with most ordinary things that you had found boring in other shows.
I wanted to give it 10/10 but I'm trying to restrain myself and be objective so that I don't seam easily impressed or a crazy fan (which perhaps I've already become).
Cast was amazing. All of them! Their acting even better.
Kim Sun Ah is my favorite Korean actress. Characters that she plays are always so vivid and interesting. Role of Shin Mi Rae is not an exception. She transforms from loud and weird (in a fun way) low-ranking government official to assertive and respected figure.
I haven't watched Cha Seung Won before but after this I plan to. He plays Jo Gook a flawed main character but yet very interesting. I felt sorry for him every time he went to see BB. Cha Seung Won played his part so well that 3/4 of the drama I wondered whether he'll betray her out of his own will even though you can clearly see that he is in love with her. And you keep wondering, can she change him?
Other supporting characters were also great. Their stories were fun and interesting. I cheered for Lee Jeong Do and Min Joo Hwa (even though she is a bad girl). Girlfriend from hell Go Go Hae played by Yoon Se Ah (btw. she is very beautiful) also scored few good points at the end.
And one of my favorites from supporting cast is... (drum roll)... Lee Joon Hyuk who plays Ha Soo In. Now I'm going to cry if something happens to him in City Hunter. I've became a fan girl. He is so cute! Like a lost puppy. Kyaaaaa! No, that's not me that's some other crazy fan girl screaming.

But let's get back to the subject of this review.
Story didn't have any unexplainable misunderstanding. You probably seen it before in other drama. Suddenly main characters drift apart without solid enough reason and make a big deal about it. Thankfully there is no such thing here. Almost all plots are logical. And there are not many plot-holes in the story.
The only thing that that I may reprimand writers is that they didn't show enough about Jo Gook everyday moments with his family and when I say that I mean with his mother and child and also their interactions with Shin Mi Rae. Thankfully Jo Gook mother isn't Korean mother-in-low from hell hellbent on making his son's life miserable even though she may seam at first like that.

I wonder if mentioning that Shin Mi Rae ex-boyfriend looks like Hyun Bin is a reference to Kim Sam Soon?

Music was great! I loved it! I've seen translated lyrics and they match the drama perfectly.
Will I rewatch it? Maybe.



Are you still reading my review? Go ahead and watch it! You really should! Even if you don't like political dramas. This one is great!I tried not to make a drama marathon with this one but I failed because I couldn't wait to see what happens next.

You are still here? Why? I told you to go watch it. Okay, I'm ending this review now.
The End. Fin. Das Ende...

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For a drama called Romance Town, I went in to this drama expecting a great deal more romance than what we are presented with. In fact, the biggest story point of this show isn't even mentioned in the synopsis, which is the lottery ticket and money. I almost regret that I stuck through to the end with this drama, but there are a couple of things that almost make it worth the 20+ hours I invested in it.

First, could Jung Gyu Woon be any more adorable? I mean, seriously, that is one good looking guy. Even Kim Min Joon (whose MDL picture just does NOT do him justice!) is ridiculously cute in this show. I felt like they could have done more with both characters, especially Kim Min Joon's. His character was just kind of thrown in whenever it was convenient for the writers, and his storyline felt incomplete.

I also did like the lead actress quite a bit too, though the script did not really do her justice. All in all, it was an interesting look into humanity, and how money can change a person's morality and make them do things they never would have before coming into a large sum of money. But what that has to do with a town of romance, I can't tell you. I did like the relationship between the maids, and how they were all so willing to fight for each other. Well, at least til the money got involved, in which case they just wanted to fight with each other.

When everything is said and done, this drama is not wholly irredeemable, but it definitely could have been cut in half and been a much more watchable experience. 20 episodes just seemed to drag on and on and on and on and...well you get the point.

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Have you ever watched a drama that you were not sure why you were still watching it? Yet, you finished it and still could not fathom why you did? Well, this fits that classification. The main female character irritated me almost from start to finish. I actually felt sorry for the male character, Hyeok Jun, having to be stuck with such a childish, immature wife! There are few and far between moments that I actually liked her but I definitely can say I disliked the second lead female, Ga Young even more. Can I say, I have never seen a drama with Lee Da Hee in it that I liked? She is 0-3 in my book. I've never liked any of her characters. The story could have been more interesting if Jung Sook whined less. As far as the male characters, loved them all. Do I recommend this? Only if you have time. It has some fun moments but I swear, Jung Sook's character will truly drive you crazy! Whine! Whine! Whine! Its still ringing in my ears!

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Ok, so this isn't the best drama, but I just had to watch it for So Ji Sub. This drama is a time travel story where a Princess from historical Korea era travels through time to 2003. It is pretty interesting concept and somewhat different than the time travel dramas that have been currently airing.

Sung Yu Ri plays the Princess and I think she does a pretty good job of portraying a time traveler. She did as well as the boys from Rooftop Prince. So Ji Sub plays a general in the historical part and a fashion designer in 2003. He is the love interest in both time periods. I just love him and I think he did a good job acting even back then. Kim Nam Jin took me by surprise. He plays a general that is the enemy of the Princess in historical times and the heir of the lead Japanese family in 2003, Fujiwara Tatsuji. Why hasn't this guy done anything since 2008??? I thought he was good for his debut drama. I wish he was still acting.

The music is ok.

I probably won't rewatch it.

It is an older drama, so the sets and production is a little lacking, but I think that it is an interesting drama to watch.

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Don't let the length of this drama stop you from watching it. It was interesting all the way through. It is a kind of mix of King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo, Feast of the Gods, and Equator Man. It is melodramatic from start to finish. It has murder, kidnapping, betrayal, romance, and of course the birth secrets. I loved it.

The story is really too complicated to even begin to explain. It has twists and turns that keep you guessing, because all of the lives of the characters are so intertwined. The writers really did a great job.

The young people that play the main characters as children are amazing. Kim Yoo Jung is so believable as Chun Hae Joo. For her only being 14, she has been a LOT of dramas. Most recently The Moon that Embraces the Sun. She makes me want to watch that drama.

Han Ji Hye's character is the adult Chun Hae Joo. I have not seen her in anything else, but I think she did a great job in this drama. She gave Hae Joo a strong character. It is refreshing for the woman to be strong in a drama. Kim Jae Won plays Kang San as bright and optimistic. He cracks me up when he speaks in English. It is just too cute. Jae Hee plays Park Chang Hee. This dude can act!!! I really don't know how he gets his eyes to be cold and warm like that. His character went through a lot of emotions and I believe that Jae Hee nailed them all.

I usually hate a lot of side stories and characters, but in this drama I felt like most of them were needed. Hae Joo's mom, Geum Bo Ra was an excellent character. I really had love/hate feelings for that character. Then Hae Joo's other mom, Yang Mi Kyung, was just outstanding. To watch her go back and forth in her emotions was true talent. Veteran actress really know what they are doing.

I enjoyed the music in this drama, but it isn't anything that I will remember.

I probably won't rewatch this drama, because of how long it is and because I already know what happens.

I really enjoyed this drama and I think that it is definatly one you should watch if you like melodrama.

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